{"product_id":"honey-on-the-page-a-treasury-of-yiddish-childrens-literature-hardcover","title":"Honey on the Page: A Treasury of Yiddish Children's Literature - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMiriam Udel\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMiriam Udel\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eJack Zipes\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner, 2021 Reference \u0026amp; Bibliography Award in the 'Reference' Section, given by the Association of Jewish Libraries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unprecedented treasury of Yiddish children's stories and poems enhanced with original illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile there has been a recent boom in Jewish literacy and learning within the US, few resources exist to enable American Jews to experience the rich primary sources of Yiddish culture. Stepping into this void, Miriam Udel has crafted an exquisite collection: \u003ci\u003eHoney on the Page \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a feast of beguiling original translations of stories and poems for children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArranged thematically--from school days to the holidays--the book takes readers from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and fables, from stories of humanistic ethics to multi-generational family sagas. Featuring many works that are appearing in English for the first time, and written by both prominent and lesser-known authors, this anthology spans the Yiddish-speaking globe--drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s, during the interwar period, and up through the 1970s. With its vast scope, \u003ci\u003eHoney on the Page\u003c\/i\u003e offers a cornucopia of delights to families, individuals and educators seeking literature that speaks to Jewish children about their religious, cultural, and ethical heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplemented by whimsical, humorous illustrations by Paula Cohen, an acclaimed children's book illustrator, Udel's evocative translations of Yiddish stories and poetry will delight young and older readers alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Udel (Edited and Translated by) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMiriam Udel \u003c\/b\u003eis Associate Professor in German Studies and the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies at Emory University and author of \u003ci\u003eNever Better!: The Modern Jewish Picaresque.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Zipes (Foreword by) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJack Zipes\u003c\/b\u003e is a preeminent fairy-tale scholar who has written, translated, and edited dozens of books including \u003ci\u003eThe Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eComplete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde.\u003c\/i\u003e He is Professor Emeritus of German and Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10.2 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768873124128,"sku":"9781479874132","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a1c89d535ead9248a05c9a934034fbcf.webp?v=1780339459","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/honey-on-the-page-a-treasury-of-yiddish-childrens-literature-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}